Lead System Engineering

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TX
Salary
$162,946–$237,400 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 15, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $200k
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $149,749–$197,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 89 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,700–$216,703 across 83 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead System Engineering

Lead System Engineering serves as a critical technical leadership role focused on translating core architecture into final technical solutions across the full vertical stack. The individual will be responsible for defining system designs, establishing non-functional requirements, and managing the architectural runway to support new business features. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing solution analysis, gathering requirements, designing system specifications, and developing web applications while ensuring reliability and scalability. The role requires proficiency in Node.js, Laravel (PHP), PostgreSQL, PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure services like Synapse and Functions. Candidates must also apply Machine Learning techniques, utilize AI-driven tools, and ensure accessibility compliance using WCAG standards and testing tools like JAWS and NVDA. This position operates within a scaled Agile environment to solve complex integration challenges involving large datasets and automated process improvements across multiple systems.

What you'll do

  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions across platform, network, software, and cloud layers.
  • Define system architectures, subsystems, and interfaces while establishing non-functional requirements for the solution.
  • Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, Laravel (PHP), PostgreSQL, and PowerShell.
  • Manage Microsoft Azure services including Synapse, Pipelines, Functions, and Platform-as-a-Service components.
  • Create and manage Continuous Delivery pipelines to support new business features and capabilities.
  • Perform automation analysis and develop scripts to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Validate application accessibility using WCAG/WAI-ARIA standards and assistive technology testing tools.
  • Analyze large datasets and apply Machine Learning techniques to provide actionable insights.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Computer Engineering (or foreign equivalent).
  • Four years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation using the SDLC for application delivery and support.
  • Experience performing solution analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation activities.
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining web applications using Node.js, Laravel (PHP), PostgreSQL, and PowerShell.
  • Experience using Microsoft Azure services including Synapse, Pipelines, Functions, PaaS, mail services, file shares, security, and maintenance.
  • Ability to apply Agile development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
  • Proficiency in applying Machine Learning techniques and utilizing AI-driven tools and solutions.
  • Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG, WAI-ARIA) and testing tools such as JAWS, NVDA, AMP, WAVE, and ZoomText.

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